Foolish Games by Jewel

Key: F# · 129 BPM · 4/4

Foolish Games by Jewel is written in F# major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): F#-C#-D#m-B. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in F# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-vi-IV progression

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
Capo 2	E	E-B-C#m-A
Capo 4	D	D-A-Bm-G
Capo 6	C	C-G-Am-F

Chord chart

0:02 D#m
0:06 B
0:08 C#
0:09 F#
0:13 C#
0:17 D#m
0:20 B
0:24 F#
0:28 C#
0:31 D#m
0:35 B
0:39 F#
0:42 C#
0:46 D#m
0:50 B
0:53 F#
0:57 C#
1:01 D#m
1:04 B
1:08 F#
1:12 C#
1:15 G#m7
1:19 B
1:23 F#
1:26 C#
1:30 B
1:34 C#
1:37 F#
1:39 C#
1:41 D#m
1:45 B
1:48 C#
1:52 F#
1:56 B
1:59 D#m
2:03 B
2:07 D#m
2:10 B
2:14 F#
2:18 C#
2:21 D#m
2:25 B
2:28 F#
2:32 C#
2:36 G#m
2:39 B
2:43 F#
2:47 C#
2:50 B
2:54 C#
2:58 F#
3:00 C#
3:01 D#m
3:05 B
3:09 C#
3:12 F#
3:16 B
3:23 D#m
3:27 B
3:31 F#
3:34 C#
3:38 D#m
3:42 B
3:46 F#
3:50 C#

Frequently asked questions

What key is Foolish Games in?

Foolish Games is in F# major.

What chords does Foolish Games use?

The core of Foolish Games cycles through F#, C#, D#m, B (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Foolish Games?

Foolish Games runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Foolish Games use?

Foolish Games follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Foolish Games?

Capo 2 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F# major.